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Verstappen and Antonelli laugh at themselves, Russell reveals problem in Austria
Max Verstappen couldn’t resist making a joke in the green room about his great starts in recent weeks. Kimi Antonelli, for his part, was also self-critical, laughing at his off-track moments. George Russell raised a completely different issue. Right after the interviews, Verstappen, Antonelli and R...
Ferrari leave Austria with more questions than answers after qualifying promise fades on Sunday
A disappointing Austrian GP for the Italian team killed the momentum after Lewis Hamilton’s historic win in Spain. Why did Ferrari fade so badly in the race? Ferrari arrived at the Austrian Grand Prix believing they had finally turned a corner. Fresh from Hamilton's breakthrough victory in Barcelona...
Verstappen points to RB22 issues after missing out on victory in Austria
Max Verstappen narrowly missed out on victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. After the race, the Red Bull Racing driver spoke about how he experienced the home race for the Austrian team. George Russell started the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position and managed to keep the lead for virtually the en...
Russell pays tribute to Verstappen and Red Bull after ending win drought in Austria
George Russell expressed his delight after returning to winning ways at the Austrian Grand Prix, while also praising Max Verstappen and Red Bull for pushing him all the way to the chequered flag. Russell had not stood on the top step of the podium since the season opener in Australia, breaking a mon...
Verstappen unleashed by Red Bull updates in Austria
Max Verstappen once again proved in Austria that he is the very best wheel-to-wheel racer. The Dutchman seemed unleashed with Red Bull Racing’s new updates, narrowly missing out on victory due to a strategic misstep by the team. Red Bull Racing’s starts have been a headache this year, and at the Re...
Five things we learned from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
The Austrian Grand Prix rarely disappoints, and the 2026 edition at the Red Bull Ring delivered another fascinating chapter in what is already shaping up to be a compelling Formula 1 season. With strategy, changing fortunes and another glimpse into the pecking order under the current regulations, Sp...
F1 Full Results | George Russell wins 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
George Russell has secured victory at the Austrian GP GP, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. The Briton lined up in Pole Position ahead of the 71-lap race and has converted that into more important points in the F1 standings. Opening stages of the Grand Prix saw a thrilling batt...
F1 Standings | Russell receives another championship boost, Ferrari struggle in Austria
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Austrian Grand Prix, with George Russell taking victory at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg - the Briton regains P2 ahead of P2 in the Drivers' standings. Russell has again seen a helpful boost of points this weekend in his bid to ca...
Russell ends win drought as Hamilton and Verstappen reignite classic rivalry in Austrian GP
George Russell converted pole position into victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, leading from lights to flag to finally return to the top step of the podium, while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen treated fans to a throwback on-track battle reminiscent of their classic duels. Here's everything that...
Marquez sent through gravel by Diggia in iconic repeat of 2015 Rossi move
Marc Marquez found himself on the recieving end of a similar iconic move he made on Valentino Rossi in 2015. This time, it was VR46 rider and Rossi protege Fabio Di Giannantonio who served the move back to Marquez, forcing him through the garvel at the iconic Timmer chicane. The race was one of the...
MotoGP title contender Bezzecchi hospitalized after 130mph crash in Dutch Grand Prix
Marco Bezzecchi suffered a huge crash on just the second lap of the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen. The Aprilia rider was declared conscious and it is not believed he has suffered any broken bones - however he has been taken to the local hospital in Groningen. Bezzecchi, who started the weekend as the ch...
Stewards deliver verdict over Hamilton forcing Verstappen off track in Austrian GP
The stewards issued a no further action verdict for Lewis Hamilton after forcing Max Verstappen off the track during their battle for second place in the early stages of the Austrian Grand Prix. On Lap 11, Hamilton and Verstappen went wheel to wheel in a fierce battle for second place. Verstappen br...
Hamilton pulls off stunning pass on Leclerc as Russell keeps Austrian GP lead
George Russell held onto the lead ahead of the two Ferraris, with Lewis Hamilton sweeping around the outside of Charles Leclerc to snatch second place at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque tried to pass the race leader around the outside at Turn 3, but Russell held on, allowing Ham...
Verstappen to McLaren? Brown does not rule out a transfer
Zak Brown has not ruled out the possibility of Max Verstappen joining McLaren amid growing speculation over the Dutchman’s future. Speaking during his appearance at the Austrian Grand Prix, the McLaren CEO was asked about the prospect of Verstappen potentially moving to the papaya-coloured outfit, w...
MotoGP Results: Ai Ogura wins dramatic Dutch GP in Assen as Bezzecchi crashes out
The Dutch Grand Prix certainly delivered in 2026 as Ai Ogura claimed his first ever MotoGP victory and Japan's first since 2004. Marco Bezzecchi crashed out at high speed in the opening laps and threw away his championship lead in the process. Fortunately, he was okay after the scary incident at Tur...
Verstappen escapes Austrian GP penalty as Red Bull rebuild RB22 after heavy crash
Red Bull Racing have made several changes to Max Verstappen’s car ahead of the race following his crash in Saturday’s Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The four-time world champion ended up in the barriers after spinning at Turn 9 on his final push lap, sustaining significant damage that required exte...
Leclerc identifies Ferrari's best chance against Mercedes at Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc is banking on teamwork with Lewis Hamilton to help Ferrari challenge Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque, who finally put an end to his recent qualifying struggles over the last two weekends, had briefly set the fastest time of the session after Max Verstappen’s crash...
F1 LIVE | Russell wins Austrian GP, Verstappen fends off Antonelli for P2 - Follow reactions here!
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix. Stay tuned as we bring you every update from Spielberg as the drivers battle it out for victory in the eighth race of the 2026 Formula One season. George Russell starts on pole position after the controversial ending to qualifyi...
Verstappen plots comeback with defiant message after massive Austrian GP crash
Max Verstappen is refusing to rule out a strong result at the Austrian Grand Prix, despite his crash during qualifying at Spielberg. The Red Bull Racing driver suffered a heavy impact in the final stages of Q3, ending his bid for pole position and relegating him to fifth on the grid. However, the fo...
Moto2 Results: David Alonso wins Dutch GP with spectacular last-lap overtake
David Alonso came out victorious in a Moto2 classic in Assen. The youngster battled with Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius to claim a spectacular win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Alberto Ferrandez led after the opening lap but soon ended up losing positions and dropping back through the order. David Alons...
Russell banks on Mercedes advantage to hold off Ferrari challenge in Austria
George Russell is aware that holding off the Scuderia Ferrari duo around the Red Bull Ring will be no easy task, but the Mercedes driver is leaning on a key strength of his car to keep them at bay. The British driver, who claimed pole position in a rather controversial manner following the crash of...
Bizarre scenes in Moto3 at Assen: rider gets run over but carries on
Bizarre scenes from the Moto3 race during the Dutch TT weekend in Assen: Alvaro Carpe collided with Adrian Cruces, after which the latter rode over the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider. Where a rider would normally suffer at least a few broken bones in such an incident, Carpe appeared to be uninjured, got to...
Red Bull driver defies damage to seize stunning F2 Austrian Feature race win
Nikola Tsolov coasted to a brilliantly executed victory in the Formula 2 Feature Race in Austria, finishing ahead of Gabriele Minì and Oliver Goethe. The race, which began with John Bennett starting from pole position, quickly descended into chaos. Rafael Villagomez and Sebastian Montoya made contac...
Quiles wins Moto3 in Assen after brutal Carpe crash
Max Quiles won his fifth race of the season in a dramatic race in Assen. Amid the chaos and crashes, the young Spaniard kept a cool head and fended of challenges from several other riders. It was a fierce race from the very opening lap as David Almansa pulled off a stunning double overtake to get pa...
Verstappen handed major Austrian GP boost after terrifying qualifying crash
Max Verstappen may have suffered a dramatic crash during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, but the Dutchman heads into Sunday's race without any limitations. The four-time world champion had seen his weekend take a significant upturn following Red Bull's upgrades to the RB22, particularly duri...